New Member Here - Hi fellow warriors

[Dayna]

Hello fellow warriors,

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Dayna, and I live in New York. I'm a wife and a mom to 4 children, ages ranging from 10-22 years old.

In September 2021, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and everything changed. For years, I felt as though my body had betrayed me. I no longer recognized the person in the mirror—my energy was depleted, my body ached constantly, and I found myself struggling with the daily unpredictability of this invisible chronic illness.

At first, I didn’t know how to navigate this new version of myself. I had to grieve the old me—the woman who was strong, active, and full of vitality—and slowly learn to accept the new version of myself. It wasn’t easy, and it wasn’t quick. But over time, I came to a powerful realization: I can love the woman I’ve become, despite the challenges I face every day.

This journey hasn’t been without its ups and downs, but it’s been transformative. I’ve learned that living with fibromyalgia doesn’t mean giving up on living a full, rich life. And through this experience, I discovered my true calling—to help other women reclaim their bodies, rise above their chronic conditions, and unlock their full potential.

Gentle hugs to you all.

 

[sunkacola]

Greetings to you, @Dayna , and welcome to the forum. We are very glad to have you here. It sounds as though you have done very well in the process that all of us find ourselves in, in one way or another, when we are diagnosed with this or with any other chronic and life-changing diagnosis -- that process of acceptance. Is isn't easy at all, as you say.

You sound like someone who can help others on this forum, especially those who have only just recently come to this, and I very much hope that those of us who are members here can be of help and support to you just as much.

We make a different sort of "community" here, but we care about each other, listen when we have gripes and troubles, and offer support and advice when that is wanted. Feel free to ask questions, and to post any time you would like to connect with others who understand what it is like to live with fibro.

 

[Dayna]

Thank you @sunkacola for the warm welcome! I'm looking forward to supporting my fellow warriors.